The efficacy of interpleural analgesia to reduce postoperative pain intensity in patients after lateral thoracotomy is controversial. In this study, we demonstrated a lack of efficacy of interpleural analgesia.
Effective enteral medication with sotalol in patients with short residual bowel is possible. Normal plasma concentrations can be achieved by administering doses according to the manufacturers' instructions. In case of severe short bowel syndrome, the measurements of plasma concentrations may be beneficial in supervising dose-adjustment.
A new method to treat advanced urinary bladder cancer with locoregional chemotherapy has been developed which can be implanted by the radiologist. So far 3 patients with urinary bladder cancer invading the surrounding anatomical structures were treated. A 5F catheter is introduced into the internal iliac artery by the translumbar approach. Then, this catheter is exchanged with a coaxially assembled catheter port system over a guide wire. A subcutaneous tunnel through the puncture site is formed to receive the port. 10 mg mitomycin were infused three times at intervals of one to three weeks. Computed tomograms and cytoscopy showed complete disappearance of the tumour.
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